Blackbeard: America's Most Notorious Pirate

by Angus Konstam Narrated by Eric G. Dove

Overview

Of all the colorful cutthroats who scoured the seas in search of plunder during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early eighteenth century, none was more ferocious or notorious than Blackbeard. As unforgettable as his savage career was, much of Blackbeard's life has been shrouded in mystery-until now.

Drawing on vivid descriptions of Blackbeard's attacks from his rare surviving victims, pirate expert Angus Konstam traces Blackbeard's career from its beginnings to his final defeat in a tremendous sea battle near his base at Ocracoke Island.

Presenting dramatic accounts of the pirate's very effective tactics and his reputation for cruelty, Konstam offers a fascinating examination of the life and business of piracy and the lure of this brutal and bloody trade.

Editorial Reviews

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* "..the fearsome role model for a new breed of screen pirates..." (The Scotsman, July 2006)

"...real pirate of the Caribbean..." (The Daily Mirror, July 2006)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177343310
Publisher:	Dreamscape Media
Publication date:	05/12/2020
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	1,204,644
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

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